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WorksheetsChapter 03: Who Are Today’s Students in a Diverse Society?
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 25mins
Some states have passed laws forbidding instruction in any language other than English with the idea of producing a society with one dominant culture. This process of incorporating an immigrant group into the mainstream culture is often referred to as
socializing.
enculturation.
pluralism.
separatism.
Allen Elementary School is revising its curricula. Some community members are asking that the school pay more attention to cultural pluralism. Which of the following might these residents like to see in the curriculum?
More attention given to the contributions of nonwhite, non-Europeans to the development of the United States
A two-pronged curriculum with two social studies texts, one written from an Anglocentric perspective and one from an African American perspective
New emphasis on anthropology as part of the social studies curriculum
Greater focus on classical literature
If cultural pluralism were part of a U.S. school, how would that affect a group of immigrant students from Portugal?
They would mingle together during school, but teachers would encourage them to become Americanized and make U.S. friends.
The school they attended would hold a “Portugal” month, featuring banners and posters of Portugal in the hallways.
The teachers would treat the Portuguese students warmly and would make sure that the U.S. students treated the Portuguese students nicely, too.
How could one describe the anticipated proportional population growth trends among the various ethnic groups?
The populations of Asian Americans, Hispanics, and whites will rapidly increase. African Americans will experience a slight decline in growth.
White people and African Americans will experience steady growth. Asian Americans will experience rapid growth, and Hispanics will experience a decline in growth.
Asian Americans, Hispanics, and African Americans will significantly increase in growth, while white people will experience a decline in growth.
African Americans and Hispanics will make large gains in their populations, while white people and Asian Americans will experience rapid declines in their growth.
In public schools that embraced multiculturalism, which of the following would be seen?
Posters of American Revolutionary heroes would be displayed throughout the school
Class discussions would debate the worth of the value systems of other cultures
In December, decorations denoting any celebration would not be allowed
Selections for literature classes would represent a broad collection of authors
What is the purpose of multiculturalism in schools?
To help assimilate students’ cultures into the American “melting pot”
To reduce prejudice, foster tolerance, and improve the academic achievement of minority students
To support students in the maintenance and preservation of their own cultures
To assimilate students into the “melting pot” of the United States and to foster students’ respect for the existence of various cultures
Critics of multiculturalism contend that if multicultural education were accepted uncritically, it could
result in the failure to transmit the essential information about shared culture.
blur the contributions of each separate culture.
cause children to forget their individual cultural heritage.
offset the effect of the “melting pot” approach.
Which of the following is the most commonly used criterion for identifying gifted students?
Giftedness testing
Academic record
Group intelligence test scores
Standardized achievement test scores
Which student group is most likely underrepresented because of current gifted identification practices?
Girls
Asian students
White males
Economically disadvantaged students
Which of the following would fit into the newer definition of giftedness?
A ten-year-old who can add a series of three-digit numbers in their head
A twelve-year-old who can hit a three-point shot in basketball 95 percent of the time
An eight-year-old who can read at a tenth-grade level
All of these would be considered gifted.
Why have gifted and talented programs met with resistance from many Americans?
Having a gifted and talented program, to some, implies a superiority or elitism disliked by many Americans.
Too many children have been identified as “gifted” or “talented,” so the phrase has lost its value.
The programs have not had any discernible effect on the students.
Because of their structure, gifted and talented programs disrupt the running of the school.
Mr. and Mrs. Wells are meeting with their daughter’s teacher to discuss her individualized education plan (IEP) for the next school year. Their daughter, Donna, has a learning disability that affects her reading skills. When Mr. and Mrs. Wells review Donna’s IEP, they should expect to find:
information on how Donna compares to the rest of the students in the class.
a complete list of curricular materials that will be used with Donna.
the services that will be provided by the school for Donna during the upcoming year and an assessment plan.
the maximum potential level that Donna will achieve as an adult.
Which demographic trends have a significant impact on schools?
Women are filling fewer jobs due to the gender wage gap.
Fewer people are marrying across racial and ethnic lines.
Grandparent-headed households have increased in the last ten years.
Eighty percent of children born in 2011 were ethnic minorities.
In what ways are schools currently promoting cultural pluralism?
Schools seek to hire minority faculty and administration.
Students of all racial, ethnic, and cultural groups are treated alike.
Schools solely promote the “great books” of the Western world.
Schools adopt and support assimilation for all students.
What are the effects of successful multicultural education programs?
Students refrain from making prejudicial or intolerant remarks.
Students are assimilated into the cultural melting pot.
The curriculum revolves around Western history.
Educational institutions treat all students the same.
For which groups is multicultural education considered a measure of social justice?
Men
African Americans
Veterans of military service
Middle-class citizens
Why are some U.S. educators fearful of multicultural education?
There is a sense that American traditions and values may be destroyed.
There is concern that minorities will be inappropriately placed in the college-bound track.
There is apprehension about students learning non-Western ideas.
There is anxiety among teachers who do not speak languages other than English.
What do the Bilingual Education Act of 1968, its amendments, and the No Child Left Behind Act require?
ELL students must learn English within one year.
ELL students must receive appropriate instruction.
ELL students must be tested in English language arts.
All students are expected to become bilingual.
Why is bilingual education considered a controversial approach?
The Lau Remedies required instruction in a child’s native language.
No Child Left Behind requires that students take tests in English.
Bilingual programs have not been uniformly effective.
There is a shortage of qualified bilingual teachers.
What does Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences imply?
Students with musical intelligence learn musical techniques easily.
Students with naturalist intelligence do not have mathematical ability.
Teachers should select instructional methods to suit student intelligences.
Teachers should be concerned primarily with student linguistic intelligences.
An individualized education program (IEP):
is required for all students in special education.
is mandated for all students in bilingual education.
is reviewed and revised only upon parent request.
outlines a student’s weekly goals.
What instructional approach best supports gifted and talented students?
Bilingual instruction
Acceleration and enrichment
Culturally responsive teaching
Peer tutoring
During learning center time in an early childhood classroom, the teacher sends the girls to the dress-up area and the boys to the block area. How would an observer perceive the teacher’s actions?
Boys and girls are stereotyped by sex roles.
Instructional time is devoted to student play.
The teacher promotes single-sex education.
The teacher provides sex-equitable instruction.
Why should teachers recognize that boys and girls receive different messages from society?
Which of the following statements is true regarding gender issues in the classroom?
Boys are usually more aggressive than girls.
Boys are usually more aggressive than girls.
Teachers are typically unaware of favoring boys.
Girls are expected to conform to accepted norms.
How might students of the LGBT community be negatively affected by the school environment?
LGBT students experience taunting, harassment, and violence.
LGBT students feel accepted when working with supportive teachers.
LGBT students feel threatened when homophobic remarks are condoned.
LGBT organizations are not accepted as part of the school community.
In what ways can educators make schools safer for all students?
Teachers act as role models for how everyone should be treated.
Students are encouraged to self-segregate along gender or racial lines.
Students are encouraged to “toughen up” when bullied.
Supportive services such as counseling are provided.
Who may provide in-school support to better understand student diversity?
Members of the clergy
Doctors and hospital staff
Psychologists and guidance counselors
Police officers
What are the effects of recent demographic changes in the United States’ population of school-aged children?
A decreasing number of students come from biracial or multiracial backgrounds.
More minority children live in rural areas than live in urban areas.
Higher birthrates among minorities have resulted in a larger number of minority students.
California, Texas, New Mexico, and Hawaii have declining numbers of minority students.
Why is it important for teachers to be aware of student diversity?
Different ethnic and cultural backgrounds influence the choice of instructional methods.
All students are required to be proficient in English before they can graduate.
Teachers must help students from all backgrounds succeed in the dominant culture.
Teachers may believe stereotypes accurately reflect society.
Cultural pluralism implies:
the coexistence of diverse cultures in a society, each retaining its unique identity
the dominance of one culture over others in a society
the complete assimilation of minority cultures into the majority culture
the rejection of all cultural differences in a society
Which statement best reflects the philosophy of cultural pluralism?
America is a melting pot of cultures.
Immigrants should be assimilated.
Cultural differences should be respected.
Every student should learn English.
Which approach describes helping students learn to participate in a culturally diverse, democratic society?
Cultural pluralism
Multicultural education
Single-group studies
Exceptional studies
What is the correct statement about students who are English language learners (ELLs)?
ELLs represent 10 percent of all students in American schools.
Most ELLs are non-U.S. citizens born outside the United States.
ELLs are mostly refugees from other countries.
Most ELLs have teachers trained in bilingual education.
Which law protects the right of all students with disabilities to a free, appropriate public education?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
No Child Left Behind Act
Which law requires that students with disabilities be provided with a free, appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment?
Bilingual Education Act
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Americans with Disabilities Act
Americans with Disabilities Act
What should be a priority for teachers of gifted students?
Homework assignments should be lengthened.
Assistive technology should be made available.
Their IQ scores should drive instruction.
Independent learning should be encouraged.
What is the most important reason for teachers to address gender discrimination?
Teachers pay more attention to girls than boys.
Girls are more likely to select STEM-related careers than boys.
Male teachers stereotypically treat girls differently than boys.
Teachers should give both boys and girls the greatest chance for school success.
What characterizes a school environment that is hostile toward gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender students?
A blind eye toward bullying and harassment
Prohibition of homophobic remarks
Opportunities for discussion of gender roles
Existence of Gay–Straight Alliances
Which action may teachers take to meet the needs of culturally diverse students?
Teachers should recognize the academic deficiencies of diverse students.
All students should be taught to read and speak a foreign language.
Teachers should find ways for all students to achieve academic success.
Teachers should recognize that middle-class values clash with diversity.
Explain what the term least restrictive environment means. Give an example.
The term least restrictive environment means that a child with a disability should participate in regular education classes to the greatest extent possible consistent with what is best for their learning. Examples will vary.
The term least restrictive environment means that a child with a disability should only be taught in separate special education classes.
The term least restrictive environment means that a child with a disability should not participate in any regular education activities.
The term least restrictive environment means that a child with a disability should be homeschooled instead of attending public school.
Which types of intelligence have traditionally been rewarded in schools? Explain how Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences would affect public schools.
Traditionally, linguistic and logico-mathematic abilities have been the most emphasized in schools. If Gardner’s theory took hold in public schools, teachers and administrators would design activities with a greater attention to how they draw out one intelligence or another. Because the definition of intelligence would be broadened, it would give greater numbers of students the opportunity to develop the intelligences they have.
Traditionally, musical and bodily-kinesthetic abilities have been the most emphasized in schools. If Gardner’s theory took hold in public schools, schools would focus only on standardized testing.
Traditionally, interpersonal and intrapersonal abilities have been the most emphasized in schools. If Gardner’s theory took hold in public schools, teachers would ignore individual differences.
Traditionally, spatial and naturalistic abilities have been the most emphasized in schools. If Gardner’s theory took hold in public schools, there would be less variety in classroom activities.
Which perspective on multiculturalism best serves public education, considering both the major arguments in support and opposition?
A balanced approach that recognizes cultural diversity while promoting shared values
A strict assimilationist approach that discourages cultural differences
An exclusive focus on individualism without regard for cultural backgrounds
A policy of cultural isolation within schools
Making your school/classroom less of a hostile environment for students can be achieved by:
Promoting inclusivity and respect among all students
Ignoring students' concerns
Encouraging bullying
Excluding certain groups from activities
